South Africa - Consulate of Greece in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Greece and are looking for information on the consulate of Greece in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Greece. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Greece.
Honorary Consulate of Greece in Cape Town, South Africa - 19th Floor, Reserve Bank Building - 60 St Georges Mall - P.O. Box 3232 - Cape Town 8000 - South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 424 8160
Fax: (+27) 21 424 9421
Email: grcon.cpt@mfa.gr
Website: mfa.gr/johannesburg / For Visa matters: za-gr.gvcworld.eu
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Greece in South Africa besides Cape Town
Honorary Consulate of Greece in Cape Town, South Africa - 19th Floor, Reserve Bank Building - 60 St Georges Mall - P.O. Box 3232 - Cape Town 8000 - South AfricaEmail: grcon.cpt@mfa.gr - Tel: (+27) 21 424 8160 - Website: mfa.gr/johannesburg / For Visa matters: za-gr.gvcworld.eu
Honorary Consulate of Greece in Durban, South Africa - 32 Mentone Road - Morningside - Durban 4001 - South Africa
Email: jmj@natship.net - Tel: (+27) 31 205 5590 - Website: mfa.gr/johannesburg / For Visa matters: za-gr.gvcworld.eu
Consulate General of Greece in Johannesburg, South Africa - Fortune Kunene House - 261 Oxford Road - Illovo - P.O. Box 2405 - Houghton 2041 - Johannesburg - South Africa
Email: grgencon.jhb@mfa.gr - Tel: (+27) 011 214 2300 - Website: mfa.gr/johannesburg / For Visa matters: za-gr.gvcworld.eu
Or the embassy of Greece in South Africa
Greek Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa,
1267 Pretorius Street,
Hadefields Office Park, 1st Floor, Block G,
Hatfield, 0001,
South Africa
Email: gremp.pre@mfa.gr - Tel: (+27) 12 342 7136 and (+27) 12 430 7351 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Greece in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Greece.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
